We’re moving far too fast on LRT

Hamilton Spectator

The Big Move: We need to talk (Editorial, Feb. 15)

Being a citizen of Hamilton, I am really concerned about the push for LRT. Hamilton took 25 years to increase its population from 317,000 to 500,000. We had just purchased a new fleet of buses that also have a lifespan of 25 years. We are moving far too fast on this.

Metrolinx seems to be more concerned about its transit card PRESTO. This card was developed through tax dollars. I feel their objective is to push LRT on the citizens of Ontario. Ridership seems to be not a real concern with them. Since we are not big enough in Hamilton, Metrolinx would be the only one to prosper with the PRESTO transit card, not the taxpayers of Hamilton. I feel that one has to be very careful about the actions of Metrolinx.